National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Information on cervical cancer screening for women ages 30 and older who have had the Pap and HPV tests. If you have had a Pap test and HPV test, this booklet will answer your questions about: • Cervical cancer • Human papillomavirus (HPV) • Cervical cancer screening tests • What your Pap test result means • What your HPV test result means • What your Pap and HPV test results mean together • How to prevent cervical cancer • Common questions about HPV • How to talk to your partner about your test results • Resources • Glossary of bolded words • Know the facts • Questions to ask your doctor Getting abnormal results does not mean that you have cervical cancer now. For specific questions about your test results, talk to your doctor.

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